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I made fun of some old Codger in DE that was so proud of how clean he kept his fenders. I said something smart Alec like "they're just fenders, made to bang into things, I'd rather spend the same amount of time boating that he spent washing his fenders. We continued to joke around and I left him...

Bob you are so right. There was a time when I lived by MSDS sheets. The big difference btwn the Starbrite Instant Hull Cleaner and Toilet Bowl Cleaner is the type of acid. Starbrite's form of acid, Cyanic and another which I forget, is less reactive than the toilet bowl cleaner, which is...

The more I read the more I feel I can pay for the Starbrite product. This boat is far and away the most expensive thing I ever bought so I can't chance damaging it. The article below was from AI. It was supported by a number of vids. "Yes, toilet bowl cleaner can significantly damage gelcoat...

Thanks Phil, I had just found that video and I'm ordering the Starbrite product.

Yes to both of you. Thanks

Actually I’m not sure that I need the buffer to get the gelcoat clean. I see there are a number of options for cleaning that are wipe on or brush on and off and may work in the case of this staining I see on the lower surfaces of the boat. I want to apply bottom paint and wonder if that...

I’ve had the boat in the water four times since June. Nice boat. But it’s taking on a yellow patina from halfway down the white on the outside and down past the waterline. I’m thinking about using Maguire’s assortment of oxidation remover, polish and wax. It seems like a simple enough solution...

God watches us even when we’re not watching him.

Oh gosh. I did it again. Instead of steering cable read shifting cable. It’s the shifting cable that needs to be replaced. Should I do both Shifting cables while I’m at it. Thanks for your patience.

On Saturday We leave for a week or so on Lake Champlain. I hope "Champ" doesn't get us. Today a friend from the AGLCA said he saw a C-Dory 22 on the Lake and I'm wondering if that person is here on C-Brats? If so PM me please for a battery of questions.

My Dealer diagnosed that Thistle has a worn/stretched out steering cable on the port side. He has it adjusted out as far as he feels safe. I have never replaced one of these on this boat and "it wonders me" if I shouldn't just go ahead and replace both while I'm at it. Are these pretty straight...

Wife is putting together checklists for everything. It should help. I now have a checklist I follow every time I launch or trailer our C-Dory. That's the best way to avoid a critical oversight.

Paul, I need that too, you first;-) let us know what worked..... Don

Thanks for the encouragement. I plan to harvest the gas and reuse it for other vehicles. When I siphon/pump it out into clear gas containers I'll be able to see the difference and will pour it off and get rid of the water.

Looks like I'll be pumping gas soon.

Mark, Sounds great then. I'll do it. but I'll be using Startron by Starbrite. I own it as of yesterday (amazon) and is rated very highly for fuel issues. I'll let ya know how it works. I wonder how much water, in ounces, is in there. Could it be several pints or is is likely just a few ounces...

https://www.isa-arbor.com/Newsroom I was a member of ISA in 1980 and won the state level climbing competition. From there I went on to compete in the national event which was held in the beautiful Balboa Park in San Diego. I took 5th I believe. That was my first time out of PA by airplane. It...

Schuster and Mark, Since you both have had issues in this area, and have successfully worked your way through them, I humbly ask if keep an eye on the glass of the separator, and empty it when water shows up, can I safely pull off the ten or twelve days left on my vacation? Since both engines...

Thanks Mark, easily done. I'm hoping to lear more on this piston effect. I use the Grease on many electrical fittings already.